The Aviator set to shine at Baftas

The Aviator is the big high-flyer as nominations for the upcoming Baftas are announced. Martin Scorsese's drama - which is today celebrating Golden Globe glory - has picked up 14 nominations.

The movie, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, is up for gongs including best film, director, actor, screenplay (for John Logan), supporting actress (Cate Blanchett) and cinematography (Robert Richardson). However, despite its vast number of nominations, it still faces serious competition in the best film category from Vera Drake and Finding Neverland (which can both boast ten other nominations too) as well as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Motorcycle Diaries.

Others up for the main awards include Kate Winslet, who has been nominated twice in the best actress category - once for Finding Neverland and once for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. However, her category is particularly strong, with last year's Oscar winner Charlize Theron, Vera Drake's Imelda Staunton and Ziyi Zhang, from House of Flying Daggers, all challenging for the award.

The award ceremony - to be hosted once again by Stephen Fry - takes place on Saturday February 12.